Yen bai

(Illustrative photo: UN Women)   Yen Bai (VNA) – The northern mountainous province of Yen Bai on September 27 held a workshop to review the implementation of the project “Ending Violence against Children” (EVAC) which was launched in the province in 2016 for the period until 2020. The event was co-organised by the provincial Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs and the non-governmental organisation World Vision International in Vietnam. The EVAC project was implemented across 10 communes of Van Chan and Luc Yen districts of the province. After four years, the project fulfilled its four main targets which enable vulnerable groups, including children and young adults, to protect themselves, thus reducing the risks of child trafficking and violence. It also recorded progress in creating a safe environment for children. At the workshop, participants discussed child protection models, efforts to minimise systematic barriers in a bid to reduce … [Read more...] about Yen Bai reviews child protection

Yen Bai province is a popular destination among tourists due to the region’s stunning terraced fields that can be found in Muong Lo, Tu Le, and Mu Cang Chai A key ingredient in the province’s local delicacies is fragrant sticky rice Visitors can enjoy a sense of simplicity amid the tranquil landscape. Guests can also immerse themselves in the province’s spectacular majestic mountains and paddy fields. Innocent children from the province also like to greet visitors The region’s ripe terraced fields also serve to entice a large number of visitors Thousands of tourists regularly flock to the region in order to take beautiful photos of the natural scenery. Visitors are able to get a taste of local life when exploring the villages The valleys full of ripe paddy fields and small houses create a picturesque scene for guests to enjoy Scenic views of the sunrising above the Tu Le paddy fields. An ethnic Thai girl tends to buffaloes in the paddy fields Many guests also … [Read more...] about Exploring golden paddy fields of Yen Bai

The recent Muong Lo Culture and Tourism Festival showcases an array of Yen Bai province’s specialties. Traditional Banh Chung, a type of square glutinous rice cake, should not be missed by guests when touring Yen Bai province. Most of the cakes made in the northern province are produced using glutinous rice. Five-colour sticky rice is one of the more eye-catching dishes made by ethnic people in the region. Smoked buffalo meat is a one of the most popular cuisine among local residents and tourists to the province. Aside from a delicious range of tasty delicacies, tourists have plenty of choice when it comes to purchasing gifts. Forest honey is a popular present. Black beans on display Traditional spices known as Cham Cheo Thai ethnic girls introduce their local specialties to guests. Visitors enjoy the experience of making traditional dishes in Yen Bai province. The recent Muong Lo Culture and Tourism Festival showcases an array of Yen Bai province’s specialties. … [Read more...] about Unmissable delicacies of Yen Bai province

The annual paragliding festival, themed “Flying over the golden paddies”, is part of the activities within the 2019 Muong Lo Tourism-Culture Week and the Mu Cang Chai Terraced Field Festival. With flights staring in a sea of clouds at the peak of the Khau Pha Mountains, standing 1,200 metres above the sea level, participants have a chance to marvel at the beautiful terraced rice fields under their feet, as well as enjoy spectacular mountain views and fresh air. Mu Cang Chai has 500 hectares of rice terraces, cultivated for centuries by the Mong ethnic minority people in La Pan Tan, Che Cu Nha and De Xu Phinh communes. Local terraces are among the 2,500 hectares recognised as a national heritage site in 2007 by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The area’s elevation makes farming methods from delta regions impossible to execute. The terraced fields make the most of the water supply by preventing it from flowing downhill. The area is … [Read more...] about Paragliding festival returns Yen Bai province

Illustrative image Visitors had a chance to learn about the process of picking, processing and enjoying shan tuyet tea and join cultural and sport activities such as pounding steamed rice cake, panpipe dancing, tug of war and pao throwing.  … [Read more...] about Ancient tea tree in Yen Bai honoured